This yearbook presents comprehensive commodity production statistics for the period 1980-1989, compiled by the United Nations Statistical Office. It serves as a critical resource for understanding global industrial output trends over a decade. The data aims to provide a standardized international comparison of production levels across various commodities. The publication is bilingual, featuring both English and French.

This publication is a specialized reference work intended for economists, statisticians, and researchers focused on industrial output and economic trends. Its value lies in the detailed, standardized data it provides for a specific decade. The bilingual format enhances its accessibility for international users. The authority of the United Nations Statistical Office lends credibility to the data presented.